The problem of plastic pollution may have a new solution. Scientists have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane that self-digests.
Furthermore, biodegradability in closed loop managed disposal systems like composting using certified compostable plastics offer an environmentally responsible end-of-life to plastics waste. However, ...
The researchers subjected their algae-based polymer to rigorous testing to validate its biodegradability. They used ...
The ingredients were mixed and melted at 135 o C, then extruded as thin strips of plastic. To assess the material’s ...
A Bedford, Ohio-based startup aiming to cut the time and cost of materials degradability testing has raised $1 million in ...
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both ...
Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. This ...
We asked experts about the best sustainable leather alternatives, the environmental impact of vegan leather in fashion and ...
Aquaculture production operations that help feed the world's growing population also generate polluted wastewater that harms ...
The team created this living plastic in the form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a soft but durable commercial plastic ...
Polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, is used in everything from detergent pods and pharmaceuticals to clothing and medical devices.